Will My Workers’ Compensation Be Denied if I Fail a Drug Test?
Workplace accidents happen. Even the most careful workers can sustain injuries at work. Employees are entitled to worker’s compensation benefits after sustaining an injury. However, if it is discovered that drugs were in the system of someone who experienced a workplace accident, that person may end up not being eligible for workers’ compensation. Thankfully, the…
Read MoreHearing Loss: Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation?
Humans are social beings, and hearing loss creates an unnatural separation from the community. As a result, hearing loss from work can create other physical problems, social losses, and even impacts on mental health down the road. Generally, a physical injury that results from the workplace tends to be covered by workers compensation programs. The…
Read MoreWhat To Do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault
What to do after a car accident? Being in a car accident can make you feel like things are suddenly out of control. Everything from disorientation to being physically hurt to the thoughts about property damage can be overwhelming. There’s still a lot you need to remember to do, especially when you did not cause…
Read MoreElderly Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes
A nursing home or assisted living facility is expected to be a caring place for the elderly, a place where families put their trust in those who are handling the needs of their elderly relatives because they cannot handle things directly themselves. While that trust is based on a contract and an expectation of service…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Birth Defect and Birth Injury?
The birth of a child is one of the most special things in this world. If your child is born with a birth defect or sustains a birth injury, it can change your child’s life forever. Burton Law Group can help you with all your birth injury cases. But what is the difference between a…
Read MorePersonal Injury Cases You May Not Know About
While most personal injuries fall into a fairly common set of categories, like slip and fall cases and dog bites, sometimes, the strangest injuries result in recoveries. Whether your personal injuries are simple, complex, or bizarre, an experienced personal injury attorney Oklahoma City can help you. Strange and Rare Personal Injury Cases Here are a…
Read MorePersonal Injury Attorneys and Their Value in a Medical Malpractice Case
Modern medicine has given us many new treatments and procedures that have improved the lives of millions of people across the country. However, sometimes, mistakes and unexpected events occur that can cause personal injury. A recent study from the Patient Safety Council of Johns Hopkins Hospital found medical errors occur much more frequently than the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Premises Liability Laws in Oklahoma
If someone gets hurt on your property — are you liable? If a person comes onto your property and is injured — can you be sued? The answer is complex and depends on many factors. If a person is legally on your property, as a guest in your home or a customer in your business,…
Read MoreCosmetic Surgery Malpractice in Oklahoma
When someone decides to get cosmetic surgery, they dream of a new outlook on life and a physical change that is going to be positive. They do not expect to have pain, they do not expect poor results, and they do not expect their lives to be changed for the worse. But, cosmetic surgery malpractice…
Read MoreDefective Drugs in Oklahoma: How Do They Relate to Medical Malpractice?
Defective Drugs in Oklahoma Defective drugs in Oklahoma have been a legal and ethical problem since the passage of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in 1938. Until this time, the FDA had limited authority to regulate the quality of pharmaceuticals, so manufacturers were able to make their own standards for effectiveness and safety. This…
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